April Free Sheet Music: April Showers
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Happy Spring Piano Friends!
This month I wanted to offer you another uplifting song - one filled with optimism and simplicity. April Showers was my answer. I had previously arranged April Showers for my Songs of the Seasons: SPRING book, but made a few changes for this updated April fav. I also have an arrangement for later intermediate students with some jazzier chords. If you would like me to send my jazzy ballad arrangement to you (free, of course), leave me a comment below, and I'll send it to the email address you used to subscribe to this blog. Here is my beginner/intermediate arrangement:
What are you playing this month? Currently I am practicing the piece called Dawn by Dario Marianelli from the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film starring Keira Knightly. It's beautiful and fun to play, but not easy with its crossovers and counterpoint. My friend's daughter has asked me to play it at her wedding so I am memorizing it slowly. The bride also wants me to play This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) for the recessional, so I am trying to play it as joyfully and rock 'n roll as I can. It's fun to play an eclectic mix of music, don't you think?
This Spring I'm also updating my books and working on a video series for piano teachers on how to teach older adults, and how to use my Upper Hands Piano books. It's a big project because I want it to be as clear and as helpful as possible. I love new, engaging projects and this feels like a great spring endeavor. Let me know in the comments if you are a teacher and would like to know when my videos are complete. The video series will be free for all piano teachers.
Thanks so much for subscribing to my blog, I hope you are finding the free sheet music fun and interesting to play! With love and music, Gaili
P.S.If you are new to this blog, welcome! I post free sheet music every month, arranged for beginning to intermediate piano students, plus worksheets, practice tips and information on music and the brain. I have written piano instruction books for older adults (UpperHandsPiano.com), younger adults and teens (called Piano Powered), Songs of the Seasons piano sheet music books for seasonal classical and popular favorites, and my latest piano/guitar/vocals books called The Music Remedy: sheet music collections to restore and revitalize the spirit.
In her review of my Upper Hands Piano BOOK 1 for Clavier Companion, The Piano Magazine (May/June 2016), Susan Geffen writes: “Upper Hands Piano, Gaili Schoen’s comprehensive method for adults over fifty, is so good and so original that it’s difficult to know where to begin. With the expert selection of repertoire? Or perhaps with Schoen’s emphasis on the mental benefits of playing the piano? Or maybe with her friendly, encouraging tone? And certainly her well-considered approach to harmony is worth mention.”
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Hi, Gaili! I would love to get a copy of your jazzy ballad of "April Shower"! Thank you so much for sharing your arrangements!
Thank you ! I always be excited to first day of the month, what you will send!
I searched for the piece you are busy with for the wedding, they are indeed difficult. Have a nice time
Dear Gaili,
Thank you for your lovely arrangements. I look forwards to them each month.
I am looking to develop my ability to play chords so could you send me your jazzy version of April Showers.
Many thanks
Stephanie
Please send the jazzy ballad arrangement to me. Thank you. Happy Piano Playing
Hello! I would also like to get a copy of your jazzy version of April Showers. Thank you!
Julie (jsopoci@mac.com)